After a 4 year battle with ALS, Robert Arthur Irvine IV of Preston, Connecticut, passed peacefully in the arms of his wife and three daughters on Monday, February 1st, at the young age of 40.
He leaves behind his beloved wife Melissa J. (Arnold) Irvine and his three beloved daughters; Jillian, Julia, and Jenevieve Irvine. Rob is also survived by his parents Robert and Terrie Irvine of Preston, a brother Ryan Irvine of Preston, mother-in-law Patricia Arnold of Griswold, father-in-law Walter Arnold Sr. of Groton, brother -in-law Walter Arnold Jr. and sister-in-law Lisa Arnold of Groton, brother-in-law David Arnold and sister-in-law Kim Arnold of Groton; a sister-in-law Robin Arnold of Groton, four nieces and two nephews as well as extended family.
Rob was a 1993 graduate of Ledyard Senior High School where he and Melissa met. He worked at Pfizer for 13 years and later became a private contractor. Rob grew up in the close-knit community of Preston, where he and Melissa settled and enjoyed raising their three daughters. Rob loved to coach his daughters in basketball, t-ball, and softball and was an active member in the Preston City Congregational Church where he and Melissa were married in 1999.
He will be most remembered by those who loved him as a sincere, wise, humble and kind husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, coach and friend. His illuminating smile and sense of humor will be forever celebrated and missed.
A Celebration of Life Service welcoming all who wish to remember and honor Rob and his family, is planned for this Sunday, February 7, at 12:00 PM at Preston Veterans Memorial School Route 165 Preston, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family at www.gofundme.com/TEAMIRVINE-NoWhiteFlags Other donations in memory of Rob may be made to his inspiration, TeamGleason.org For further information about ALS please visit facebook.com/weloverobirvine
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